Taylor Swift carries out onstage for the first night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). John Shearer/GI for TAS Rights Management
Taylor Swift‘s The Eras trip is making its method throughout North America, and also city authorities have actually been taking out all the quits to invite the super star to their arenas.
The pleasant competitors in between cities to beguile the royal therapy has actually caused all sorts of interesting media event for Swifties and also honors for Swift herself. From making Swift the honorary mayor of the day and also offering her the secret to the city to relabeling arenas, roads and also also cities themselves, The Eras trip is definitely making an influence on every area it sees.
We’ve compiled all the fun ways cities have been welcoming The Eras tour, and we’ll be updating it as Swift continues her string of performances. See below.
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Glendale, Ariz.
Mayor Jerry Weiers of Glendale, Ariz., officially renamed the city to honor The Eras tour kickoff on March 17.
“And now therefore, I, Jerry P. Weiers, mayor of the city of Glendale, on behalf of our city council, do hereby proclaim that on March 17 and 18, 2023, the city of Glendale will be renamed Swift City,” he said in a ceremonial press conference to share the news before sneaking in a couple of lyrical references. “And all Swifties are encouraged to share their smiles that could light up this whole town on all the social media platforms because the best people in life are free.”
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Las Vegas
Sin City lit up their Gateway Arches every night ahead of Swift’s shows on March 24 and 25, representing all of the singer’s albums.
We’re “flexing like a Vegas acrobat” to welcome @taylorswift13 & the #Swifties to @vegas this weekend ✨
We’re “Ready For It.” Are you, @taylornation13? #VivaLasEras#TSTheErasTour #VegasTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/5RXF82KISR
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) March 22, 2023
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Arlington, Texas
In celebration of the the three shows at AT&T Stadium from March 31 to April 2, Arlington went all out with fun attractions and events, from a new street called “Taylor Swift Way” to a pet adoption spree. They even gave Swift a key to the city.
Arlington is “Enchanted” to welcome Taylor Swift to @ATTStadium
for The Eras Tour and has put together some fun ways for our Swifties to celebrate the singer’s 5th visit to The #AmericanDreamCity: https://t.co/quuTJ7xPS2#TSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTourArlington #TaylorSwiftWay pic.twitter.com/5cFDO7aZC5— City of Arlington (@CityOfArlington) March 31, 2023
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Tampa, Fla.
Tay enjoyed her time in Tampa from April 13 to 15 as mayor of the city.
“Hey Taylor, this is Mayor Jane Castor. We are so excited to welcome you to Tampa,” the city’s mayor said in a one-minute video. “We know Glendale changed its name, Arlington made a street sign, and Vegas illuminated their Gateway Arches, but here in Tampa, we’ve got a reputation to uphold,” Castor said of the stunts pulled by cities on earlier “Eras” dates to make the stops a little more special. “We want to go bigger. So I want to present you with a key to the city.”
She also invited Swift to be the city’s honorary mayor for a day. “Mayor Swift has a nice ring to it,” Castor said as she opened up a wooden box containing Taylor’s magic key. “We can’t wait to welcome you and your fans to Tampa (Taylor’s Version).”
#TAMPA are you ready for it? We’ve got a reputation to uphold‼️
Tag @taylorswift13 if you agree “Mayor Swift” has a nice ring to it. 😉 #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/bRcjYueC5v
— City of Tampa (@CityofTampa) April 10, 2023
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Houston
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo revealed that the stadium Swift performed at from April 21 to 23 would be renamed “NRG Stadium (Taylor’s Version)” throughout the weekend. To add to the fun, banners with the temporary name were hung at the stadium’s north and south entrances.
“With the name change, I know it’ll never go out of style,” Hidalgo announced in a social media video. “Plus, it’s not only the young that enjoy your music. I hope your stay is beyond your wildest dreams, and for everyone in Harris County, let’s get ready for it!”
I’m so excited to welcome you back to Harris County this weekend, @taylorswift13! Long story short, we have actually prepared quite a surprise for you. We hope your stay here will be beyond your wildest dreams! 🌌💫 @taylornation13 @nrgpark pic.twitter.com/DMs0hyjeRy
— Lina Hidalgo (@LinaHidalgoTX) April 19, 2023
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Nashville
Ahead of Swift’s trio of hometown shows in Nashville, Mayor John Cooper unveiled a new bench dedicated to the pop star, complete with a plaque referencing one of her “Invisible String” lyrics: “Green was the color of the grass where I used to read at Centennial Park”.
“For Taylor Swift,” reads the plaque. “A bench for you to read on at Centennial Park. Welcome home, Nashville.”
Music City also named May 5-7, 2023 — aka the Nissan Stadium Eras Tour dates — Taylor Swift Homecoming Weekend. To deliver the news, Cooper issued an official proclamation referencing dozens of Swift’s lyrics, writing, “Long story short, Taylor Swift is a legendary musician, producer, and director” and “Karma is Taylor Swift coming straight home to Nashville to play three sold-out tour performances at Nissan stadium.”
Welcome home, @taylorswift13. As of today, you now have actually the perfect place to read at Centennial Park. Nashville is READY for this weekend. #NashvilleTStheErasTour #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/Z2kzZv5QOX
— Mayor John Cooper (@JohnCooper4Nash) May 4, 2023
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Philadelphia
All Taylor, all the time! Radio station 96.5 FM (WTDY) in the City of Brotherly Love temporarily renamed itself to Ninety-Swift-Five T-A-Y in honor of the pop superstar’s shows at Lincoln Financial Field May 12-14. The station played music exclusively from Swift’s catalog during that period, and also also changed its logos online and on social media platforms to reflect “Taylor’s Hits.”
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East Rutherford, N.J.
Swift’s three-night stand at MetLife Stadium from May 26 to 28 prompted an official proclamation from the state’s governor, Philip D. Murphy.
The governor declared, with mock solemnity, the Taylor Swift Ham, Egg and Cheese Sandwich to be the “state sandwich of New Jersey.” This ends what has apparently been a rolling debate in the Garden State as to whether a ham sandwich should be called a New Jersey pork roll (which they call it in the southern part of the state) or a Taylor ham sandwich (the term favored in the northern part of the state).
Murphy’s proclamation was studded with Swift puns: “WHEREAS, New Jersey has a Reputation for great debates on whether it is Taylor Ham or Pork Roll; and WHEREAS, in honor of one of The Best Days, New Jersey is Enchanted to announce the Taylor Swift Ham, Egg and Cheese as the official State Sandwich of New Jersey and end the Great War between Taylor Ham and Pork Roll.”
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) May 25, 2023
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Chicago
Before Swifties assembled at Chicago’s Soldier Field in June, Skydeck Chicago and Willis Tower brightened their twin antennas in a variety of album-themed colors to commemorate.
